Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 261 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Foodies + New Friends: Freeport | Small Business Owners Edition
BarCada picks a different Freeport restaurant each time and fills a table with small business owners looking to compare notes over dinner. Recurring series, so if you miss one month, catch the next. Check which restaurant before you go.
- When
- Where
- Restaurant of the Week, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
Introduction to Stained Glass: Honeycomb Bee Suncatcher Workshop
Learn basic stained glass techniques while making a honeycomb bee suncatcher you'll actually take home that night. The workshop covers cutting, foiling, and soldering—all materials included.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Ocean Luxe Soirée
An evening party on the water in Freeport—dress code leans glam, location is Captain Lou Fleet on Woodcleft. Expect marina views and a cocktail scene. Check parking near the Nautical Mile since summer Saturday nights get packed down there.
- When
- Where
- Captain Lou Fleet, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
Little Birdie Mahjong x Garden Grill
Little Birdie Mahjong sets up at Garden Grill in Smithtown for a relaxed evening of tiles—American or Chinese style, beginners through regulars welcome. Garden Grill's full menu and bar will be available while you play. Bring someone who's curious about learning or ready to compete.
- When
- Where
- Garden Grill, Smithtown
- Price
- See ticket page
Fantasy Football 101
If you've been meaning to figure out fantasy football before draft season hits, the Patchogue-Medford Library is running a basics session that covers what you need to know. Free, and you can walk to bars on Main Street afterward. Parking lot is behind the library off South Ocean Avenue.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Caumsett State Park — Fall Hike + Private Beach Day
Caumsett is the Lloyd Harbor peninsula state park reached by a 1.5-mile walk through mature forest to a private (no parking, no crowds) beach on Long Island Sound. Free, family-friendly, dog-leash-allowed. Fall foliage peak is mid-October. The 'private beach' aspect is real — most visitors don't make the walk.
- When
- Where
- Caumsett State Park, Lloyd Harbor
Summer Lantern Walk: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Heckscher State Park hosts a guided walk around the grounds after sunset—bring a lantern or flashlight and see the park in a different light. It's $4 per person when you arrive, and the walk starts at 7:45 PM, so you'll catch the tail end of summer twilight. Park at Field 1 and follow signs to the meeting spot.
- When
- Where
- Heckscher State Park, East Islip
Mid-Tide Splash - Family program (6+), $4 cash per child upon arrival
This beach ecology program at Sunken Meadow gets kids into the water to explore tide pool creatures and shoreline habitats. Bring towels and water shoes—participants will wade into Long Island Sound during the session. $4 cash per child at Lot 3.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Self Care Saturday: Adult Program, $4 upon arrival
This Saturday afternoon program at Connetquot River State Park focuses on wellness activities for adults—think guided meditation, light stretching, or nature-based relaxation in the preserve. It's $4 at the door and runs about an hour. Bring a yoga mat or blanket if you have one.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Welcome Back Osprey - Family program, $4 cash per person upon arrival
Walk the bluffs and boardwalk trails at Sunken Meadow with a naturalist to spot returning osprey nesting along the Sound. These fish-eating raptors migrate back to Long Island each spring and are most active in morning hours. $4 cash per person at Lot 3.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Stewardship Sunday: Walt Whitman Birthplace
Volunteer morning clearing invasive plants from the grounds of the Walt Whitman Birthplace in Huntington Station. Bring work gloves and water—they'll provide tools and direction. Free, and parking is right on site at 246 Old Walt Whitman Road.
- When
- Where
- Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, Huntington Station
NYSF New Moon Market
Tarot readers, energy healers, and metaphysical vendors set up shop alongside food trucks at this free evening market. Think crystals, curiosities, and oddities in a warehouse setting. Parking's easy at The Fit Factory, and it's right off Sunrise Highway.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia